About Us

New Oconee Humane Society Clinic building

OUR VISION

 

Our vision is to provide a humane and compassionate future for every animal.

OUR MISSION

 

To improve the health and welfare of Oconee County residents by providing animals with vital support through adoption, rescue, spay/neuter, wellness, advocacy and other education programs.

Both the Oconee County Sheriff’s Department Animal Control Unit and the Oconee Humane Society are based at the Oconee Animal Shelter. Animal Control has the responsibility for overseeing the operations at the shelter, including vaccinating and caring for the animals. They respond to animal issues and complaints in the community. The Oconee Humane Society is responsible for the adoption and spay/neuter programs.

Board of Directors

Dr. Paul Black, President
Janet Barwick, Vice President
Bonnie Eisenbies, Treasurer
Chad Alderman, Secretary
Byron Oswald, Director
Melinda Citro, Director
Karen Taylor, Director
Lynn Fayard, Director
Dana Farr, Director
Fran Graham, Director
Daniela Baxter, Director
Lisa McInnis, Director
Carole Ritter, Director Emeritus
Randy VanSurdam, Director Emeritus

 

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